Restaurant review: Pho Bar in Central – contemporary Vietnamese beef noodles
Zucchini noodles, fried chicken, fries on the side – American owners have added some cosmopolitan touches, but it’s the beefy Vietnamese noodles that’ll have diners coming back for more
Tucked away in a back alley in Central, a new Vietnamese beef noodle shop has racked up plenty of likes on Instagram, with some saying it’s “maybe the best pho in town”.
Pho Bar was opened by a pair of American-born Chinese brothers who frequently ate pho when growing up in the United Stats.
The restaurant offers four choices of topping, depending on how hungry you are. The best-value option is the supreme combo (HK$88), which has everything including beef shank, beef tail, brisket, beef tripe, beef fillet, beef balls and Vietnamese salami.
The broth has a strong beef flavour, as it is made from boiling beef bones (imported from the US) for 15 hours, and the flavour and texture of the meaty toppings is also enjoyable.
The cheaper options, which are topped with less beef, include the premium combo (HK$78) and medium rare filet mignon (HK$68).